NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
10 Facts About Me
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
How to Make a Great Video
Shoot each of the shots and keep the duration to the bare minimum. We've included instructions for each shot to create a short, fast-moving video your friends and followers will love. When you're finished shooting, just combine all the shots and you're done.
Find this template in the free NanoFlick app.
Video Shot List
ShotDescriptionLength
1
Introduction
00:06Introduce yourself, say how old you are and that you’ll be sharing ten things about you.
2
Fact 1
00:06Share your first fact. The best facts are personal, human and reveal something about you.
3
Fact 2
00:06Share your next fact. Come up with something that your viewers can relate to.
4
Fact 3
00:06Share your next fact. Maybe something embarrassing from your history.
5
Fact 4
00:06Share your next fact. Maybe about how you grew up and what you got from your parents, siblings, relatives.
6
Fact 5
00:06Share your next fact. Maybe talk about a moment of great adversity.
7
Fact 6
00:06Share your next fact. Maybe your biggest turnaround, or when you surprised yourself the most.
8
Fact 7
00:06Share your next fact. Perhaps your biggest regret.
9
Fact 8
00:06Share your next fact. Maybe your favorite song, book or movie and why?
10
Fact 9
00:06Share your next fact. Maybe someone you idolize or would love to meet (historical or present).
11
Final Fact
00:06Share your final fact. Maybe the most meaningful inspirational quote.
12
Sign Off
00:04Thank the viewer, let them know you look forward to sharing more and say good bye. You can also ask them to share a single fact about themselves to you.
Top Video Tips
Keep it short...
...then cut it even shorter. Usually under 90 seconds for a serious video; under 30 for a fun one.
Keep it moving
Make sure each shot has a point...and get to it fast! No fluff or filler.
Tell a story
Stories need structure. Make sure you've got a beginning, middle and end.
Know the audience
Family will watch a 2:00 video. Everyone else gets bored after 45 seconds.
Focus on people
Go easy on transitions, filters, etc. The best content is people relating.
Time passages
Use transitions like Dissolve or Dip-to-Black to indicate passage of time
Multiple angles
Using multiple short shots with different angles is better than one longer shot.
Start wide...
...then move closer on subsequent shot for the scene.
Video Timeline
Timeline
This story template (and hundreds more) is built into the free NanoFlick iOS app. Download now for the fastest, easiest way to get this done. It'll coach you through every shot and automatically assemble your video for instant sharing — no editing required.
